Rockies, Fowler Agree To 2 Year Deal

Speedy outfielder Dexter Fowler and the Colorado Rockies have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $11.6 million contract.

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The 26-year-old Fowler gets $3.25 million this year and $7.35 million in 2014. He also will receive a $1 million signing bonus, payable within 15 days of his contract being approved by Major League Baseball.

The Rockies announced the deal Monday.

Fowler is coming off a season in which he posted career highs in batting average (.300), RBIs (53), home runs (13) and games (143). Even more, Fowler's speed allows him to track down many a flyball while playing center at spacious Coors Field.